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Verdict Staff
Kinetic Super appoints head of product
Australia-based Kinetic Super has expanded its management team by appointing Amanda Ralph as head of product, a newly created role.
IFP plans to merge with CISI
The Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) is planning to merge with the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) to accelerate growth of the financial planning profession in the UK.
Australian super funds to utilize Financial Synergy’s CRM software Acurity
Australian super funds Tasplan and Quadrant have decided to retain Financial Synergy’s CRM platform Acurity even after they start operating as one entity from November 2015 under the Tasplan brand.
SEI Wealth Platform flows up 30% in UK
SEI Wealth Platform has registered growth of over 30% in its UK private banking business in the first half of 2015, with net flows reaching £1.6bn.
Hargreaves Lansdown names new CFO
Hargreaves Lansdown, a UK-based advice firm, has named Chris Hill as its new CFO, effective March 2016.
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Three more Swiss banks reach tax evasion deal with US DoJ
Swiss banks Privatbank Reichmuth & Co, Banque Cantonale du Jura (BCJ) and Banca Intermobiliare di Investimenti e Gestioni (Suisse) (BIM Suisse) have reached resolutions with the US Department of Justice (DoJ) over the tax evasion cases under the department’s Swiss bank programme.
UK, Ghana sign tax deal to clamp down on tax evasion
The UK government has signed a tax deal with Ghana to help the West African nation step up its efforts to clamp down on tax evasion, boost revenues and enhance public services.
AXA IM appoints new director of private banking coverage for Asia
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has hired Kelly Ng director of private banking coverage for Asia in a bid to bolster its coverage in the segment.
CAPTRUST Financial merges with MFP Strategies
CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, a US-based wealth management and retirement plan advisory firm, has completed its merger with Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based advisory firm MFP Strategies.
Burford Capital launches litigation financing business in Hong Kong
Burford Capital, a London-listed finance and professional services firm focused on law, has opened an office in Hong Kong to meet growing demand for litigation and arbitration financing in Asia.